Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of South West
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of South West.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
More informations about the region of South West
The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MangoPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Yellow applePresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- BananaPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- GooseberryPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
California wines set for increased global market share
California Wines launched the two-day event, which ran from 31 October, in order to pave the way for new export opportunities and give buyers and importers ‘unprecedented access’ to the state’s wines. The event featured masterclasses led by two prominent wine educators, Elaine Chukan Brown and Kelli A. White, as well as walk-around wine tastings and networking sessions. Buyers and importers from 26 countries were among a hand-selected group chosen for this first event. Those at ...
First grapes picked in Napa Valley 2022 harvest
The Napa Valley 2022 harvest got underway in early August for some sparkling and white wine styles. ‘We had our earliest harvest ever, and started picking Sauvignon Blanc on Monday 1 August,’ said Stephanie Honig, of Honig Vineyard and Winery. ‘The fruit came from our grower partner Gordon Family Ranch, which is located in the southeast area of the Napa Valley appellation,’ said Honig, who is export director at the family-owned winery. Harvest typically begins with older ...
Vine trunks rise to meet climatic changes
While taller overall vines do exist in regions such as Galicia with their pergola training method, the roots of any vine usually top out at 37cm. It’s at this top point where the Vitis vinifera shoot is grafted in and continues to grow, giving us such grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. This is opposed to the rootstocks which are composed of various crosses of vines such as Vitis rupestris which aren’t used for wine production but are resistant to the root louse, phylloxera. This new tal ...